DaVinci Resolve vs Roll (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Roll
From $79/mo against from $295/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
DaVinci Resolve
4.5 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Video tools

Side by side

Compared on	DaVinci Resolve	Roll
Our rating	4.5Better	4.0
Starts at	$295/mo	$79/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Video	Video
Plans	From $295/mo	From $79/mo
Key features	Combined editing, color grading, VFX (Fusion), and audio post (Fairlight) in one application Magic Mask AI-powered object isolation and tracking Speech-to-text transcription and text-based editing AI-driven voice isolation and audio cleanup tools Blackmagic Cloud for real-time multi-user remote collaboration	Multicam tight and wide shots from one phone Virtual pans, dollies and crane moves Lighting detection and cinematic bokeh AI-generated autoedits Remote direction by a host during recording
Pros	Free version is a real professional tool, not a crippled trial, used on real productions One-time $295 Studio license with free future updates beats subscription-based rivals on long-term cost Combines editing, color, VFX, and audio in one app instead of separate purchases	Free plan with two hours of recording to test Guests need only an iPhone Camera moves are added after recording, with no extra gear
Cons	Steeper learning curve than consumer editors given the breadth of professional tools packed in Free version caps out at UHD resolution and lacks some codecs and hardware acceleration Fusion and Fairlight pages demand more system resources than lighter editing tools	Creator plan is $79 a month for three hours of recording Text-based editor is still marked coming soon Guest recording is iPhone only
Company	Blackmagic Design, founded 2001	Roll

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261012. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is DaVinci Resolve better than Roll?

In our reviews DaVinci Resolve scores 4.5 and Roll scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. DaVinci Resolve: A professional editing, color grading, visual effects, and audio suite with AI-assisted tools built by Blackmagic Design. Roll: Remote video production app that records studio-style footage from a guest's iPhone, with AI multicam shots from one phone, lighting detection, cinematic bokeh, virtual camera moves and AI-generated edits.

Which is cheaper, DaVinci Resolve or Roll?

Roll has the lower starting price: from $295/mo for DaVinci Resolve and from $79/mo for Roll.

Do DaVinci Resolve and Roll have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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